Emirates has further strengthened its reputation for offering one of the world’s most exclusive inflight wine and champagne selections by introducing Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 to its first-class menu. This distinguished cuvée will be available for a limited time across all Emirates routes departing from Dubai. The airline maintains exclusive global rights to serve […]
The twentieth edition of Radici del Sud recently concluded spectacularly, marking another milestone for this renowned annual celebration of Southern Italian wine and culinary excellence. Held from June 4–9, 2025, at the historic former Distillery Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle, Puglia, this unique gathering brought together wine producers, international buyers, critics, journalists, and passionate
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In the rolling hills of Wales, a quiet revolution is underway. Once considered too cold and damp for viticulture, the Welsh countryside is now home to a burgeoning wine industry that is defying expectations and thriving amid climate shifts and strategic innovation. As global temperatures rise, regions previously unsuitable for grape cultivation are experiencing longer
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Château Lafleur announced a few days ago that it is withdrawing from both the Pomerol AOC and wider Bordeaux designation from the 2025 vintage, with all six wines in the Société Civile du Château Lafleur group set to become Vins de France. Here are some excerpts from the Guinaudeau family Letter: “Climate is changing fast
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For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region has been named the Best Winery Tour in the United States by the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition underscores the winery’s enduring role in advancing American viticulture and wine tourism through innovation, history, and experiential
The French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty submitted a formal request to the European Union to update the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Plants Cultivated in France. At the culmination of this process, three grape varieties, Calardis Blanc (white), Magdeleine Noir, and Négret de la Canourgue (both red) have now received official authorization. Calardis Blanc, a hybrid derivative
Robert Mondavi Winery, one of Napa Valley’s most iconic estates, has announced that early reservations are officially open for its highly anticipated reopening in spring 2026. After a comprehensive, multi-year renovation, the historic Oakville property is set to debut an inspired array of immersive programs designed to delight both seasoned collectors and passionate wine explorers.
Tucked away in Lisbon’s charismatic Bairro Alto district, The Lumiares Hotel & Spa is not just a hotel; it’s a design-forward, soulfully Portuguese experience that seamlessly blends elegance, authenticity, and a deep sense of place. This five-star boutique gem, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and featured in the Condé Nast Johansens Luxury
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European wine and spirits will face a 15% U.S. import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said on Thursday, dashing producers’ hopes of an immediate reprieve. A framework trade deal between Brussels and Washington on Sunday agreed a 15% tariff
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I recently had the honour of attending the 9th Edition of AliveTaste’25 in Portugal, an extraordinary celebration of Portuguese wine, gastronomy, and cultural excellence. My journey across the country offered profound insights into the evolution of its wine culture, from the Atlantic-influenced Vinho Verde to the dramatic terraces of the Douro Valley, and culminated in
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